Air Force basic and technical trainees no longer have any alternative exercises available in the service’s fitness test, as only the three traditional events are now being used in the assessment for ...

The Air Force is likely to up its fitness standards, including the addition of a 2-mile run and twice-yearly testing, Air Force officials confirmed to Task & Purpose. “Yes, PT changes are coming,” ...

In support of the Department “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness ...

Airmen will be required to complete two physical fitness tests per year. In at least one, they must complete a 2-mile run.

The U.S. Air Force is implementing significant changes to the way explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel are tested for fitness. Beginning in August, those in EOD roles will no longer be required ...

The US Air Force will implement a new, gender-neutral and age-neutral physical fitness test for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel. Such a test has been in development for over a decade. The ...

The Air Force already has enough potential recruits waiting for boot camp to meet more than half its 2026 recruiting goal.